With their low forward voltage drop down to 0.40 V at 15 A, the Vishay General Semiconductor dual-chip rectifiers released today reduce power loss and improve efficiency in high-frequency DC/DC converters, switching power supplies, freewheeling diodes, OR-ring diodes, and reverse battery protection applications. Typical end products include smartphone and tablet chargers, set-top boxes, LED TV and computer power supplies, and ADSL modems.

The new rectifiers feature a maximum operation junction temperature of +150 degrees C and an MSL moisture sensitivity level of 1, per J-STD-020, LF maximum peak of 260 degrees C. Ideal for automated placement, the devices are compliant to RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and halogen-free according to JEDEC JS709A standards.

Samples and production quantities of the new 45 V, 50 V, 60 V, 100 V, and 120 V TMBS rectifiers are available now, with lead times of eight weeks for larger orders.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical markets. Vishay's product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and "one-stop shop" service have made it a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at
www.vishay.com.